Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Sony WX80

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 11 months earlier than the WX80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and WX80.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.